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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.69, 148.25 and 85.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.69, 148.25 and 85.71 is: 128.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.69 : 148.25 = 85.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.69/148.25 = 85.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.69x = 148.25 × 85.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.69x = 12,706.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,706.08/98.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.75

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